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Business Development Specialist

Ref: 617554

Glastonbury, Connecticut

$100,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Business Development
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

This seasoned Business Development Specialist emerges from a dynamic background in retail, specializing in purchasing, inventory management, supplier sourcing, negotiation, and product design. With nearly 15 years of experience, they have excelled in roles that require keen market trend analysis, strategic buying planning, and the development of high-value vendor partnerships. Their career trajectory includes significant stints at major retail and wholesale companies where they successfully boosted sales and profitability through innovative merchandising strategies. This candidate is seeking a challenging new role that will leverage their expertise to contribute to the growth and success of a forward-thinking company.

What makes them great?

  • Proven Revenue Growth: Demonstrated ability to drive sales and profitability through strategic market analysis, buying plans, and vendor partnerships.
  • Vendor Engagement Excellence: Developed and managed relationships with thousands of vendors, driving continuous business development and ensuring competitive market positioning.
  • Leadership in Sales Strategy: Placed an emphasis on strategic outreach, analyzing customer and market dynamics to optimize sales figures and inventory turnover effectively.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Business Development: Spearheaded wide-scale business development activities, securing nearly 10,000 new vendor contacts to bolster purchasing effectiveness and growth.
  • Vendor Relationship Management: Skilled in nurturing high-value vendor relationships and managing significant negotiations that enhance buying power and product assortment quality.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized advanced CRM tools to manage a robust purchasing pipeline and support strategic buying decisions, improving overall business efficiencies.